Barka Foundation Inc.
Barka Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE BARKA FOUNDATION ("BARKA") EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE OF BURKINA FASO TO THRIVE. BARKA DOES THIS BY PARTNERING WITH RURAL VILLAGES TO BREAK THE POVERTY CYCLE PERMANENTLY. BARKA'S WORK FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING HIGH-IMPACT AREAS: WATER: BARKA PROVIDES ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER,IMPROVEDSANITATION,AND HYGIENE EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES (WASH INITIATIVES) WOMEN: BARKA EMPOWERS WOMEN AND GIRLS IN ALL BARKA PROGRAMS AGROECOLOGY: BARKA HELPS LOCAL FARMERS COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.EMBEDDED IN EVERYTHING BARKA DOES IS A FOCUS ON RECIPROCITY. BARKA SERVES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES OF BURKINA FASO AND THE UNITED STATES TO FACILITATE GREATER UNDERSTANDING, CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND THE CO-CREATION OF A CULTURE OF PEACE. BARKA serves as an advocate for indigenous people in Burkina, forming long-term relationships with village communities. Our projects are driven by the needs of local people, and we foster their autonomy to s
About
ACTIVITIES IN THE WATER, SANITATION, & HYGIENE SECTOR:The Water Fair:In Burkina Faso BARKA conceived and produced the national observance event of World Water Day during a 5-day event that brought 100 water-focused NGOs to Fada NGourma to increase collaboration and share best practices in the water sector. The event consisted of a 1000-person Walk for Water to engage the local population to take up their right to clean water; an NGO Forum which produced a synthesis of 20 presentations and recommendations for the water sector within Burkina Faso; a public Exhibition of water actors including NGOs, government agencies and local agricultural producers; concerts and live performances of traditional and modern artists each night who sensitized the audience about water, sanitation and hygiene; and a dinner gala at which the International Water Fund was launched to finance water projects in the Eastern region. The event was sponsored by the First Lady of Burkina Faso and the US Ambassador to Burkina Faso with additional support from the Minister of Water and the Minister of Mines. UNICEF was a major corporate sponsor. Initiative: Eau and Eau Vive were co-producers of the event.WASH-in-SchoolsBARKA conducted a study to assess the water, sanitation and hygiene needs of the 27 high schools and 134 primary schools in the commune of Fada. This is one of the projects of the International Water Fund.Well DrillingBARKA developed a new WASH program to meet the water and sanitation needs of 5 villages in Gourma Province. This is one of the projects of the International Water Fund.Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)BARKA added a 7th school partner during its 2nd year of its MHM program which included the sensitization of 500 middle school girls and the distribution of 500 sanitary pads. BARKA was a co-producer of the national observance of MHM Day with UNICEF, Wateraid and PLAN International. BARKA also developed a new project to be the first organization in Burkina Faso to distribute menstrual cups to women and girls. The cup distribution is complemented by a comprehensive training program on the key issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights (including female genital mutilation and cutting, early/forced/child marriage, unwanted pregnancy and HIV prevention).Monitoring and EvaluationBARKA monitored and evaluated the 6 wells it drilled between 2012-2017, tested water quality of each well, and confirmed that water committees are functioning properly and collecting micro-payments from water users. In addition, BARKA monitored and evaluated the community gardens next to the wells in the 3 villages where it established these programs to combat malnutrition and hunger through year-round vegetable production.OTHER ACTIVITIES:BARKA was admitted into Burkina Fasos Permanent Secretariat of NGOs (SPONG), attended the national water forum, was nominated for a Water Trophy award, supported several local cultural festivals and solidarity events, hosted its first delegation of 4 staffers from Burkina Faso for a 3 week visit to the US which included the annual Board of Directors retreat and meetings with donor communities. BARKA worked with What Matters Productions to create 2 new short films about BARKAs water-focused work.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The barka foundation ("barka") serves as a catalyst for sustainable development in burkina faso through: wash initiatives (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education women's empowerment climate mitigation strategiesbarka also serves as a bridge between individuals, schools and communities of burkina faso and the united states to facilitate greater understanding, cultural exchange and the co-creation of a culture of peace.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The barka foundation ("barka") empowers the people of burkina faso to thrive. barka does this by partnering with rural villages to break the poverty cycle permanently. barka's work focuses on the following high-impact areas: water: barka provides access to clean water,improvedsanitation,and hygiene education for schools and communities (wash initiatives) women: barka empowers women and girls in all barka programs agroecology: barka helps local farmers combat climate change through agroecology and sustainable agriculture.embedded in everything barka does is a focus on reciprocity. barka serves as a bridge between individuals, schools and communities of burkina faso and the united states to facilitate greater understanding, cultural exchange and the co-creation of a culture of peace. barka serves as an advocate for indigenous people in burkina, forming long-term relationships with village communities. our projects are driven by the needs of local people, and we foster their autonomy to s”.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 21 HENRY AVENUE, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$3,069.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,725 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.